Vehicle recall 92V172001 · December 2, 1992
1993 Mercury Villager
Fuel filler hoses may have been cut prior to installation by a utility knife used to open the shipping box.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fuel filler hoses may have been cut prior to installation by a utility knife used to open the shipping box.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage can result if the cut extended through thethickness of the hose wall. Leaking fuel can result in a fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel filler hose.
- Notes
- System: fuel system.vehicle description: passenger vans.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V172001
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 2, 1992
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 24, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercury Villager (1993): 1993
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